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Cantillon Chenin Blanc is a grape lambic, originally made in collaboration with Olivier Lemasson at [http://www.wineterroirs.com/2012/06/olivier_lemasson_vins_contes.html Les Vins Contés]. After Olivier's passing in 2021, the grapes were sourced at domaine [https://lesotdelange.fr/ Le Sot de l'Ange] in the same area. Approximatively 100 kg of grapes are added to a 400 L barrel of 2-year-old lambic, resulting in a concentration of about 250 g/L. | Cantillon Chenin Blanc is a grape lambic, originally made in collaboration with Olivier Lemasson at [http://www.wineterroirs.com/2012/06/olivier_lemasson_vins_contes.html Les Vins Contés]. After Olivier's passing in 2021, the grapes were sourced at domaine [https://lesotdelange.fr/ Le Sot de l'Ange] in the same area. Approximatively 100 kg of grapes are added to a 400 L barrel of 2-year-old lambic, resulting in a concentration of about 250 g/L. | ||
An offspring of the Jura wine grape savagnin, chenin blanc grapes | An offspring of the Jura wine grape savagnin, chenin blanc grapes have a high acidity and a relatively neutral palate, drawing significant variation from the growing region, vintage, and the winemakers choices of ripeness and handling. These grapes can be used in a wide range of styles (from very dry to very sweet), and have the reputation to produce high quality wines, especially in the Pays de la Loire region.<ref name=Chenin-Blanc-Wikipedia>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chenin_blanc</ref> | ||
==Bottle Log== | ==Bottle Log== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:55, 15 February 2025
Description
Cantillon Chenin Blanc is a grape lambic, originally made in collaboration with Olivier Lemasson at Les Vins Contés. After Olivier's passing in 2021, the grapes were sourced at domaine Le Sot de l'Ange in the same area. Approximatively 100 kg of grapes are added to a 400 L barrel of 2-year-old lambic, resulting in a concentration of about 250 g/L.
An offspring of the Jura wine grape savagnin, chenin blanc grapes have a high acidity and a relatively neutral palate, drawing significant variation from the growing region, vintage, and the winemakers choices of ripeness and handling. These grapes can be used in a wide range of styles (from very dry to very sweet), and have the reputation to produce high quality wines, especially in the Pays de la Loire region.[1]
Bottle Log
| Bottle date
(mm/dd/yyyy) |
Cork Date | Bottle Size | Label / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2018 | 2018 | 750 mL | Du Lambic dans les vignes |
| 06/02/2021 | Season 20/21 | 750 mL | Du Lambic dans les vignes |
| 10/24/2022 | Season XX/XX | 750 mL | Du Lambic dans les vignes |